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  • Building Brands for High Growth Companies

    From cohesive brand systems to high-performing websites, to data-driven marketing strategies and content that resonates with diverse audiences, we deliver scalable solutions that help you lead; whether you're a mission-driven startup, an investor, an enterprise, or a nonprofit...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    25 Projects Listed

    Wunderdogs Services

    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Digital Services
    • Mobile App Development
    • Logo Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • SEO
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Shell
    • Aza (BitPesa)
    • Zeitgold
    • IBM
    • UrbanUs
    • Kraken
    • LucidLink
    • AIGA WILD
    • Sophos Productions
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Wunderdogs Reviews & Testimonials

    • Denis Bélanger
      Denis Bélanger Review from Google
      1.0★

      Denis Bélanger's Review Sourced from Google

      Be careful, this site always asks you for more money to be able to release funds. Stay away and do not put any money in. This company is fraudulent.

    • Roman Sobachevskiy
      Roman Sobachevskiy Review from Google
      5.0★

      Roman Sobachevskiy's Review Sourced from Google

      Wunderdogs created Mindrock’s visual identity, collateral templates, and our website. We loved working with them and would highly recommend their services — not only they are a great team of creative professionals, but also they know how to work with innovative, high-tech industries, which is a unique focus that served us very well.

    • Alisa Ellie
      Alisa Ellie Review from Google
      5.0★

      Alisa Ellie's Review Sourced from Google

      Wunderdogs built our website from scratch, set up marketing strategy and helped us break even in the first three months since launch.

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  • Telling Stories Through Design

    We provide UI/UX design services for growing companies. Our team creates heart-racing experiences by applying design thinking and bold creativity. Whatever your mission is, ours is to accompany you to success and generate powerful results...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Product Design
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Mountain View, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed

    Evo Design Studio Services

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Product Design
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Ikea
    • Deeper Signals
    • Publico
    • Pod1um
    • Comitê Olímpico de Portugal
    • Plaza App
    • Microsoft
    • Bucketeer
    • FNAC
    • Laso
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Evo Design Studio Reviews & Testimonials

    • Anonymous
      Anonymous Founder at Undisclosed
      5.0★

      UI/UX Design Review from Anonymous

      JP was super easy to work with. He was extremely flexible and worked very well turning our vision into prototyped Figma files.

    • Anonymous
      Anonymous CEO at Undisclosed
      5.0★

      UI/UX Design Review from Anonymous

      We were thoroughly impressed with Evo Design Studio's design solutions and seamless communication throughout the process. The results exceeded our expectations, and we will definitely collaborate with the agency again for future design projects. Evo Design Studio's professionalism and high-quality work make it our top choice for design services.

    • Jyoti Chikane
      Jyoti Chikane Review from Google
      5.0★

      Jyoti Chikane's Review Sourced from Google

      EVO Design Studio gave my home a fresh and classy look. Super happy with their work, Best in Ghatkopar.

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  • RGray is an AI-accelerated, performance-oriented marketing agency for crypto, AI, SaaS & FinTech

    RGray is an AI-accelerated, performance-oriented marketing agency for crypto, AI, SaaS, fintech, and tech companies. Since 2019, we've served 80+ tech businesses, supported 15 token launches, and raised $30M+ for our clients - earning a 4.9 rating on Clutch, with 15% of clients staying with us...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Branding
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed

    RGray Services

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Product Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • PPC
    • Media Buying
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • News.Bitcoin.com
    • goodcryptoX
    • SatsTerminal
    • ShapeShift
    • IntellectSoft
    • CoinLaunch
    • Devurai
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
  • Web & Brand Design To Elevate & Grow Your Business, Quickly

    Award-winning LA-based design studio combining strategic thinking with AI-enhanced tools to deliver fast, high-impact websites. Our streamlined solutions help growing companies launch quickly, build credibility, and connect with the right audience...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Pasadena, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed

    Four By North Services

    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Design Services
    • Creative Services
    • SEO
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Renewable Energy
    • B2B Services
    • SaaS & Software Products
    • Insurance & Finance
    • Retail Services
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
  • Your Startup's Design Department.

    NUMI matches startups with vetted, high caliber designers. We cover all your design needs under a single subscription. Get connected with world-class designers, ready to embed on your team today...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
    • Design Services
    • Product Design
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

    NUMI Services

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
    • Design Services
    • Product Design
    • Print Design
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • CRO
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Layup
    • Global Predictions
    • Railbird
    • Founders, Inc.
    • Cal.com
    • Nala
    • JustPaid
    • UberDuck
    • Savvy
    • Toolflow
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
  • Empowering Businesses Through AI- Driven Digital Transformation

    Brightter is a global AI-driven digital transformation company based in San Francisco. We have partnered with forward-thinking businesses for over a decade to create exceptional digital experiences. Our expertise spans AI transformation, brand strategy, website development, web applications, and search engine...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Design
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000

    Brightter Inc. Services

    • Digital Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • SEO
    • Mobile App Development
    • Staff Augmentation
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Chase
    • Oracle
    • Opswat
    • Novoed
    • REI Corp
    • Sephora
    • Wells Fargo
    • Mckesson
    • Ikea
    • The Coca-Cola Company
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
  • A Leading Web Design & Development Agency

    Web Design Mechanic creates clean, custom websites and digital experiences build to match your business goals. "No templates", just thoughtful design and smart development. We also offer digital marketing services like, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Online Reputation Management, and...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Branding
    • eCommerce Development
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Fremont, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed

    Web Design Mechanic Services

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Branding
    • eCommerce Development
    • Video Production
    • SEO
    • Mobile App Development
    • Logo Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Reputation Management
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Heart Pressed
    • MedTek RCM United Inc.
    • Cryotherapy Guys
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Web Design Mechanic Reviews & Testimonials

    • Pam Baker
      Pam Baker Owner at Custom Sports Cards
      1.0★

      Web Development Review from Pam Baker

      Written promises, undelivered work, and a takedown threat. I am 70 and have operated Custom Sports Cards (CSC) for approximately 25 years. This has been my worst business transaction. I contacted Web Design Mechanic in October 2025 solely for a website for my pet nonprofit. WDM proposed the CSC rebuild; I did not approach them for it. After my Trustpilot review, WDM threatened in writing to take my websites down unless I removed it within two hours. My project manager repeatedly confirmed in writing that he had everything needed. In December 2025, WDM wrote that everything was ready to launch; in January 2026, that the AI was ready. Yet in July, they emailed asking for more details about Pet Trading Cards and the membership site. CSC launched with serious problems and incomplete work. Pet Trading Cards and the membership site were not delivered. The written AI offer promised unlimited use without token limits or additional usage charges. WDM later wrote that this was not practical. I have neither the AI on the promised terms nor a refund. I consider this a bait-and-switch. WDM has not acknowledged wrongdoing. My contract specified three years of AWS hosting for $4,449. WDM wrote that the president was in a good mood and added two years. I later discovered my website's server was with OVHcloud and provided OVHcloud with WDM's AWS sales documents. Capital One declined my initial payment. A representative told me by phone that the decline related to numerous complaints associated with the merchant. WDM then sent a different PayPal link, which worked. The payment appeared under M & F Collaboration Inc., although I contracted with WDM. I am contacting the FBI to report suspected fraud involving the hosting and AI sales and will provide my contracts, payment records, and written communications. I paid based on written promises that remain unfulfilled. I cannot recommend WDM.

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